'Galaxy Gas': Kids are inhaling dangerous levels of nitrous oxide

Videos of kids inhaling Galaxy Gas have taken off on social media, leading to new concerns about the dangers of abusing nitrous oxide.

Chicagoans impacted by cancer hit the runway this weekend for a great cause
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The Runway of Resilience Fashion Show is happening Sunday, hosted by Twist Out Cancer, an organization that uses creative arts programming to provide social and emotional support to individuals touched by cancer

New organ donor care center opens in Chicago

A new facility dedicated to saving lives through organ donation has opened in Chicago.

New organ donor care center opens in Chicago
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A new facility dedicated to saving lives through organ donation has opened in Chicago.

'Screenagers' documentary explores impact of social media on kids
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Kids are exposed to so many different things on social media these days. A lot of them are being influenced in dangerous ways, the negative mental health impact very well-documented. This new documentary called ?Screenagers? shows the negative impact it?s having on the younger generations.

Levels of depression rising in caregivers
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The Helpful Caregiving App is partnering with the Chicago Institute of Change to provide mental health therapy to treat common caregiver depression.

Nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer could be exposed to people’s food: Study

Researchers said the study is a good jumping off point to improve the world’s understanding of what outside factors cause breast cancer and how to better prevent exposure.

New strain of COVID-19 circulating
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COVID-19 trackers are now closely watching the rise of a new strain as kids return to school and the holiday season gets closer.

Report details the lesser known link between alcohol and cancer risk

The latest Cancer Progress Report reveals a 33% decline in U.S. cancer deaths since 1991, but also highlights the lesser-known cancer risk posed by alcohol consumption.

Cook County proposal would provide residents with free mammograms, prostate screenings

Cook County residents could soon receive free mammograms and prostate screenings as part of a new program aimed at promoting early detection and preventative care.